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Making Space with Hoda Kotb

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Life gets busy. Making Space invites you to slow down. Join Hoda Kotb for heartfelt conversations with remarkable people who have found strength through life’s challenges. Explore stories of resilience, hope, and humanity from guests like Savannah Guthrie, Taraji P. Henson, Dwyane Wade, Maria Shriver and more. Tune in weekly for interviews that offer fresh perspective, meaningful connection, and a... more

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Loss can either anchor you to the past or teach you how to build something extraordinary. Breakout star Alex Warren joins Hoda Kotb on Making Space to open up about his traumatic childhood, the reality of losing his parents at a young age, and sleepi... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Warren
Singer-songwriter known for the breakout hit “Ordinary”
Episode: Alex Warren on Grieving, Surviving Homelessness, and Finding True Love
John Cena
Professional wrestler, actor and retired WWE performer
Episode: John Cena on Overcoming Childhood Bullying and Discovering Purpose in Retirement
Jonathan Haidt
Social psychologist, professor and bestselling author
New York University Stern School of Business
Episode: Expert Jonathan Haidt On How Parents Can Stop Screen Addiction
Danny Meyer
Restaurateur and founder of Shake Shack and Union Square Hospitality Group
Union Square Hospitality Group
Episode: How Danny Meyer Accidentally Launched Shake Shack's Billion-Dollar Empire
Rosie Perez
Actress and activist
Hollywood
Episode: Rosie Perez: “You Can Make It” (February 2023)
Nicole Kidman
Actress, star of the film Practical Magic 2
Studio/Production details not specified in transcript
Episode: Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock on Friendship, Aging, and Believing in Love Again
Sandra Bullock
Actress, star of the film Practical Magic 2
Studio/Production details not specified in transcript
Episode: Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock on Friendship, Aging, and Believing in Love Again
Pastor Mike Todd
Lead pastor Transformation Church, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Transformation Church
Episode: Pastor Michael Todd: "It's Only Crazy Until It Happens" (September 2021)
Anne Lamott
Best-selling author known for candid memoirs and books on writing and spirituality
Episode: Anne Lamott: "Grace Always Meets You Exactly Where You Are" (September 2021)

Host

Hoda Kotb
Host of Making Space with Hoda Kotb

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 12.5k ratings
  • AMAZING

    Hoda is basically my spiritual mother so I may be biased in saying, but her podcast is 🤌!

    Perfection for the space between your ears.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @paxjlong
    United States2 months ago
  • DTW girl

    Cece and Bebe my loves. Thank you all Winans ❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bosox/-:4;:
    United States3 months ago
  • My favorite of them all

    Finding Koda’s podcast and all the beautiful, inspiring people who she shares with us all on a real level who we can learn from and thus grow, has been such an uplifting find to my life!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Queenmonkey37
    United States3 months ago
  • Uplifting podcast

    I really enjoy the podcast by Hoda. Each episode reveals the personality and life journey a very uplifting people. I appreciate the honest and positive influence on my life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Annie P 2345
    United States4 months ago
  • The One!

    This is the podcast you’ve been missing and need to hear. Hoda does a wonderful job of finding the right guests and asking questions that will resonate with you. You will be inspired, laugh, cry… you need Hoda in your playlist! Thank you, Hoda and team!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JCRiHo
    United States5 months ago

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The host's interviewing style is often highlighted as empathetic, patient, and engaging, making heavy topics approachable.
Listeners describe the show as uplifting, genuine, and supportive, with warm hosting and meaningful questions.
Guests are praised for honesty, vulnerability, and practical takeaways that listeners can apply.

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#136
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#249
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Apple Podcasts
#187
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#230
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How Danny Meyer Accidentally Launched Shake Shack's Billion-Dollar Empire
Q: Will you tell me the story of how Shake Shack began?
A park art project led Meyer to operate a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park. Its popularity led to a permanent kiosk named Shake Shack, which grew into a global business without being planned as a chain.
How Danny Meyer Accidentally Launched Shake Shack's Billion-Dollar Empire
Q: Why did you start the book with the story of closing Tabla, and what did you learn from that?
Meyer wanted to correct his earlier claim that never closing a restaurant was a badge of success. He says failure is a great teacher and that a business can be closed responsibly and with care for its employees.
Expert Jonathan Haidt On How Parents Can Stop Screen Addiction
Q: What can parents do if their child already has a phone and they worry it is too late to change course?
Haidt says it is not too late: parents can set strict limits, keep devices out of bedrooms, coordinate with other families, and consider a basic phone without a web browser or social media.
Expert Jonathan Haidt On How Parents Can Stop Screen Addiction
Q: What is happening to a child's brain when they gaze at an iPad or phone?
Haidt explains that childhood brain development depends on sequential experiences and feedback. He says interactive screens can become highly rewarding and displace activities that help build a broader range of neural connections.
John Cena on Overcoming Childhood Bullying and Discovering Purpose in Retirement
Q: Tell me about what that's like for you to be in those situations?
Cena says spending time with Make-A-Wish families helps him appreciate life's preciousness, recognize the impact of offering joy and a break, and learn from families facing difficult circumstances.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Making Space

What is Making Space about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on honest conversations about resilience, hope, and personal growth, often featuring high-profile guests who discuss life's challenges, caregiving, relationships, aging, and well-being. Episodes blend intimate storytelling with practical takeaways, from caregiving journeys and aging gracefully to healing from trauma and pursuing purpose. Highlights include candid discussions about health, relationships, motherhood, and mental wellness, with a warm, empathetic interview style that makes complex topics approachable for a broad, primarily adult audience. A standout feature is the host's ability to connect with guests across diverse fields—entertainment, activism, health, and self-improvement—through a compassionate, human-cen... more

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1. Alex Warren
2. John Cena
3. Jonathan Haidt
4. Danny Meyer
5. Rosie Perez
6. Nicole Kidman
7. Sandra Bullock
8. Pastor Mike Todd

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